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Bernie Ecclestone 'steps down from F1 board'

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges in Munich, according to a statement from a German court. He will step down from the F1 board of directors, but will continue to run the sport, according to reports.

F1 boss Ecclestone to face bribery charges in Germany

Ecclestone, 83, is accused of making bribes when he sold part of the motor racing sport Credit: PA

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges in Munich, according to a statement from a German court.

"Under current planning, the main trial should start in late April," the Munich court said in a statement on Thursday.

Ecclestone, 82, was charged in July with bribing a German banker to smooth the sale of a stake in the motor racing business to private equity firm CVC eight years ago. Ecclestone has denied wrongdoing and said he will fight to clear his name.